Make plans now to attend the 2025 Estate Planning and Probate Forum, which will be held Feb. 28, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs in Franklin. The daylong event will feature expert speakers covering topics such as community property trusts, AI developments, a probate panel, ethics, legislative updates and much more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, offering opportunities for networking with colleagues from across the state. Sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. The program offers seven hours of CLE including two hours of dual credit. Section members receive discounted pricing. Not a member of the Estate Planning & Probate Section yet? Join here. For more information on the forum, to view the speaker line up and to register, visit TBA’s website.

The TBA is offering a last-minute CLE opportunity to help attorneys meet their requirements before the Dec. 31 deadline with its “Attorney Wellness Package.” The package includes 5.25 dual CLE hours, focusing on critical topics like trauma, wellness and mindfulness. Highlights include the new What Attorneys Must Know About Trauma session and wellness programs from the TBA Convention. Designed for convenience and quality, this wellness-focused package provides quick access to high-value content for lawyers. For more information, visit the TBA website.

The TBA will host “The Rookie Series: Probate” webcast on Jan. 22, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The panel will explore common ethical challenges faced by lawyers in probate practice, particularly when the interests of a legal subject — whether disabled, deceased, a minor or a beneficiary — conflict with those of the fiduciary. The discussion will provide insights on how attorneys can best navigate these ethical dilemmas. For more information on the upcoming webcast and to register, visit the TBA website. Past installments of the Rookie Series, produced by the TBA Young Lawyers Division, are available on demand.

In case you missed your favorite forum, we have good news! There are several ethics hours built into these packages. Check out the Family Law, Estate Planning, Litigation, Health Law and Corporate Counsel 1-Click packages or build your own by practice area or a la carte with more than 200 courses available on demand. Section members get discounts on programs produced by TBA’s 33 sections. Not a section member? Join here.

The TBA is offering a Law Practice Management Package for lawyers seeking convenient and high-quality continuing legal education. The package provides six dual hours and covers essential topics for lawyers in all practice areas and settings. Topics include client management and communications, cybersecurity, technology, business planning, AI and more! For details on this year-end package and the courses it includes visit TBA's website.

TBA’s Labor and Employment Section will host a webcast “Summary Judgment — A View From the Bench” on Dec. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webcast will feature district court judges from each of Tennessee's three grand divisions who will share insights on effective strategies for summary judgment motions. Judge Clifton Corker from the Eastern District, William Campbell from the Middle District and Judge Thomas Parker from the Western District also will provide practical guidance on local rules unique to each district and offer general best practices for briefing summary judgment motions. For more information and to register visit TBA’s website.

In April 2025, the TBA will travel north to experience downtown Louisville and its rich bourbon heritage on the Urban Bourbon Trail with four hours of dynamic CLE programming, a welcome dinner and distillery tours. Save the dates of April 4-5 for this unique CLE experience! Registration will open soon.

Join Brent Jones from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Knoxville on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. CST for an end-of-year update on federal law. Earn one general credit hour with this one-hour webcast. Get more information and register here.

The TBA will host Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation for Legal Professionals on April 18, at the Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville. The program will offer evidence-based meditation and yoga techniques to help relax the mind and improve professional performance. Attorneys will learn practical strategies to reduce stress, enhance focus and maintain composure in high-pressure situations. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is required, and the event is open to anyone in the legal profession looking to cultivate a sustainable work-life balance. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. For more information and to register visit the TBA website.

TBA Young Lawyers Division’s Rookie Series is back this week with a new installment. Join colleagues on Dec. 13 for Personal Injury Law Part 2. The live one-hour webcast will start at noon CST and provide insights into handling more difficult personal injury cases. Topics include complex liability scenarios, strategies for catastrophic injury claims, and advanced litigation techniques such as motions in limine, effective deposition strategies and expert witness challenges. The program will wrap up with a session on navigating difficult negotiations while maintaining professional integrity. Those who missed Personal Injury Law Part 1 can catch up here.